Applying Pasture Analysis
Heather Smith Thomas
September 1, 2011
Collecting an accurate pasture sample is only half the battle; interpreting the results and putting them to go
Collecting an accurate pasture sample is only half the battle; interpreting the results and putting them to go
We’ll explore how the horse’s body systems age and what to look out for in your equine senior citizen.
Horse owners and vets must use antimicrobials responsibly to help reduce bacterial drug resstance.
Today, many horse owners are trying to find less potentially harmful ways to control vermin than pesticides.
Mouth injuries can happen in any horse, whether during elite competition or in our own stables and pastures.
Many things can go wrong when a mare foals, both during parturition and immediately after. Dystocia (difficult birth) is especially concerning. Even if things seem normal, here’s why a veterinarian should perform a post-foaling exam for mom an
Veterinarians and breeders can now detect pregnancy in mares using an ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) test that detects estrogen molecules in a mare’s blood sample and is cheaper and easier to perform than an ultrasound.
Teasing is essential to detect when a broodmare is in estrus, but it’s no easy feat due to the size and power of the animals involved. Safety should be top priority–to avoid injury to horses and people.
Teasing is essential to detect when a broodmare is in estrus, but it’s no easy feat due to the size and power of the animals involved. Safety should be top priority–to avoid injury to horses and people. Teasing is particularly useful on farms with more than a dozen mares, according to…
Mares must have a well-balanced diet and healthy body condition to cycle properly and conceive and carry a foal. If adequate nutrients are not accessible to the mare as stored body fat or available in the feed, she will not cycle.
Eye injuries are fairly common in horses and can be serious, especially if neglected. They run the gamut from corneal injuries (e.g., superficial scratches, punctures, or a foreign body caught under an eyelid) to full-thickness eyelid lacerations to blunt trauma. Have a veterinarian examine a horse with an eye injury as soon as possible to diagnose the problem, check for corneal ulcers, and
Strangles is caused by a bacterium that gains access to the body through the nose or throat. Some affected horses suffer breathing obstruction due to enlarged lymph nodes that narrow the air passages–hence, the name strangles. For these reasons strangles causes considerable concern to horse owners and veterinarians. Containing the disease requires diligent biosecurity measures.
A handful of horses graze in a pasture one week; a herd of goats mow down its bushes and weeds the next. This multi-species rotational grazing system has its advantages, but whether they outweigh the disadvantages will depend on your situation, purposes, climate, and forage growth.
There are many ways to wean foals, but a method in which the foal can make a gradual adjustment to being apart from his dam or herdmates is often the least stressful.
Pinpointing lameness in horses is crucial before proper treatment can be prescribed. There are several approaches to lameness examinations and diagnostic methods, which will be partly determined by the age of the horse and what it does for living.
Grass is grass, right? Wrong! That lovely green pasture you’ve diligently watered and kept weed-free can be like Jekyll and Hyde. If your horse is at risk for grass founder or has a low tolerance for high levels of sugar, a pasture that might be perfect feed in the morning can be his biggest enemy in the afternoon.
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